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Maxfield's 2-run single powers Lowell Catholic

Lowell Catholic had another extra-inning victory and this time Eric Maxfield was the hero.

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Trailing Woburn 3-2 in the bottom of the ninth with two outs, Maxfield hit a walkoff single, driving in two runs in a thrilling 4-3 victory during Northeast League action.

NORTHEAST LEAGUE

Lowell Catholic 4, Woburn 3

Mike Barletta went the first three innings on the mound for LC (4-2), giving up only 1 hit and 1 earned run, while walking 1 and striking out 1. Harris Varnum was the winning pitcher in a strong relief effort. Varnum pitched 6 innings, giving up 1 earned run on 4 hits while walking 2 and striking out 2.

Varnum also had 2 hits, including an RBI. Jesse Caisse had a great hitting performance with 4 hits.

AMERICAN LEGION

Medford 4, Lowell 3

Brock Riley went the distance on the mound and struck out 7, but Lowell (6-4) came up short at Stoklosa/Alumni Field. Riley allowed just 6 hits.

Chris Mansour went 1-for-1 at the plate with a double, walk and sacrifice fly. He knocked in 3 runs. Randy DeJesus had a single and a triple, and also scored 2 runs.

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